Job Description

Overview

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Project Manager (Contract) – Systems and PLC Upgrades at Project Portfolio Management (PPM). Location: Hunter Region, NSW. Employment Type: Contract. Reports To: Manager – Capital Project Development. Team Size: 1–3 indirect reports.

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About The Role

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PPM is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager (Contract) to lead a suite of critical PLC and control systems upgrade projects at a major NSW-based power generation facility. This role is key to ensuring the safe, efficient, and standards-compliant delivery of engineering works essential to ongoing site operations.

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The successful candidate will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams through all phases of the project lifecycle—from planning and design, through fabrication and construction, to commissioning and handover—while operating within PPM's structured Project Management Framework.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Ensure Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E;) systems are embedded across all project activities.
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- Review, approve, and manage engineering designs including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
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- Interpret and assess comprehensive design packages to identify best-practice solutions.
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- Evaluate and endorse contractor construction methodologies pre-execution.
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- Coordinate civil, mechanical, and electrical contractors during construction phases.
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- Engage proactively with internal stakeholders and support services to ensure alignment on schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
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- Manage system testing and commissioning, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and Codes.
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- Collaborate with O&M; and Outage Teams to integrate new assets into operational workflows.
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- Lead a multi-disciplinary project team from design through to commissioning.
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- Maintain accurate documentation of project scope, costs, risks, timelines, and technical data.
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- Control capital expenditure, track forecasts, and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
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- Maintain robust stakeholder communication to enable effective decision-making and delivery.
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- Apply proactive risk mitigation strategies to maintain progress and resolve constraints.
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- Execute all activities in accordance with PPM's Project Management Framework.
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Qualifications & Experience

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- Minimum 10 years' experience delivering complex industrial or process plant upgrade projects up to $10 million.
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- Degree-qualified in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline) with eligibility for Engineers Australia membership.
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- Project Management qualification or certification (preferred).
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- Proven experience in industrial environments or large-scale process facilities.
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- Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft 365 tools including MS Project.
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- Strong foundation in risk, cost, and quality management.
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- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all organisational levels.
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Budget & Authority

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Operates within PPM's Delegations of Authority and expenditure approval framework. Leads internal and external project resources to ensure cost control and project delivery within budget.

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Key Relationships

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- Manager – Capital Project Development (Direct Supervisor)
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- Senior Leadership across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance
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- PPM HS&E;, People & Culture, and Project Stakeholders
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- External contractors and delivery partners
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Why Join PPM?

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PPM is a trusted partner for delivering high-value capital projects across power, resources, and industrial sectors. We provide a strong team environment, robust governance frameworks, and a commitment to technical excellence and operational readiness. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure while working with experienced professionals in a collaborative and safety-first environment.

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Seniority level

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- Mid-Senior level
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Employment type

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- Contract
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Job function

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- Project Management and Information Technology
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Industries

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- Business Consulting and Services
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📌 Project Manager (Contract) - Systems and PLC Upgrades (Moore Creek)
🏢 Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
📍 Moore Creek